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Utah Jazz Extra: Comeback craziness

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By Jody Genessy, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Nov. 15 2010 12:41 a.m. MST

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Summary

All this comeback craziness began a week ago Saturday with a double-OT thriller against the L.A. Clippers, of all teams. Few knew the Utah Jazz had hatched a new scheme to win:

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They're too old. The window has shut on their chances. Yet here Mr. Longoria's club is, playing like contenders yet again.

at Trail Blazers, Saturday, 8 p.m., FSN

These two teams will play this game, well, unless the NBA has to declare it a forfeit due to a lack of healthy Blazers.

The BIG stat: 88

How many combined points the Jazz have spotted their opponents in the past five games before rallying to wins. On the other hand, Utah has outscored the L.A. Clippers, Miami, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by 107 points after hitting bottom against those five foes.

Who's hot

Deron Williams: His game-winning drive Saturday was just one of many recent clutch plays.

Who's not

Raja Bell: Feisty defender hasn't hit double figures in scoring since season-opener.

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Jody Genessy

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Jody is a sports writer who covers the Utah Jazz for the Deseret News (yeah, rough life). He also writes about his fitness/health journey and triathlon exploits in his "Losing It!" column. He has been with the paper since more ..

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